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Economic Burden of Measles among Hospitalized Children in Kenya

2026-01-24 health economics Title + abstract only
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Measles is endemic in Kenya, mainly affecting young children, with low vaccination coverage leading to recurrent outbreaks. No published study has estimated the cost of treating hospitalised paediatric measles patients in Kenya. This study quantified the cost of treating measles from the healthcare provider and societal perspectives, identified the main cost drivers, and assessed the proportion of households likely to experience catastrophic health expenditure due to the disease. A retrospectiv...

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